Man's Body Recovered from River Avon in Chippenham Tuesday, March 31, 2026 riveravon chippenham wiltshirepolice emergencyservices searchandrescue iopc missingperson recovery policeinvestigation tragedy The body of a man was recovered from the River Avon near Town Bridge in Chippenham during the early hours of Tuesday, March 31. Emergency services, including Wiltshire Police, Avon and Somerset Police, and Wiltshire Search … Read More
A358 Crash Near Hatch Beauchamp Causes Prolonged Road Closure Monday, March 30, 2026 a358 crash somerset closure traffic hatchbeauchamp accident emergencyservices roadsafety traveldisruption A serious crash on the A358 near Hatch Beauchamp has forced police to close the road in both directions. Authorities warn that the closure is expected to last for several hours, causing significant disruption for motorists … Read More
Woman Dies After Medical Incident on A38 in Somerset Friday, March 20, 2026 a38 somerset bridgwater medicalincident emergencyservices ambulance airambulance police fatality avonandsomerset A woman tragically lost her life following a medical emergency on the A38 in Somerset. The incident occurred on Taunton Road, Bridgwater, at approximately 7:40 pm on the evening of March 19. Emergency services, including … Read More
Body Found Floating in River Avon Near Bath's Historic Bridge Sunday, March 8, 2026 riveravon bath bodyrecovery policeinvestigation firefighters clevelandbridge pulteneybridge avonfirerescue unexplaineddeath emergencyservices A police investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in the River Avon this evening, Sunday, March 8. Emergency services were alerted to the scene near Kensington Meadows and the Grade II listed Cleveland … Read More
Bath Fire Station Closes as Demolition and Rebuild Begin Tuesday, March 3, 2026 bath firestation demolition rebuild avonfire emergencyservices heritage architecture publicsafety temporarysite Bath Fire Station has officially closed its doors after nearly 90 years of service, making way for a modern rebuild to better serve the community. On February 26, firefighters held a poignant farewell as fire engines and … Read More
Two Somerset Fire Stations to Undergo Major Refurbishment as Part of Significant Investment Monday, February 23, 2026 somerset firestations refurbishment investment fireservice infrastructure budget emergencyservices yeovil taunton Two critical fire stations in Somerset are set to receive extensive refurbishments as part of a significant investment in the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s infrastructure. This move follows the approval of the … Read More